Preview looks of New York Fashion Week

What trends, colors, silhouettes and fresh ideas will surface next season?

By Chron.com staff

on February 6, 2013 6:22 PM

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American designers kick off the fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
collections today with more than 80 runway shows .In all, more than
100,000 guests will view the works of designers over eight days.

Ralph Lauren, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and more — join the
lineup with emerging talent, including some from Texas.

American designers kick off the fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collections today with more than 80 runway shows .In all, more than 100,000 guests will view the works of designers over eight days.

Vivienne Tam says she is giving her fall 2013 collection that she'll show at New York Fashion Week a "harder edge" by using primary, bold colors such as black, reds, charcoal and Army greens with lots of texture. She says her collection this season is "very graphic and, in a way, rebellious" with attention to pockets, zippers and military accents. less

Vivienne Tam says she is giving her fall 2013 collection that she'll show at New York Fashion Week a "harder edge" by using primary, bold colors such as black, reds, charcoal and Army greens with lots of ... more

Designer Ann Yee's sketch of a look she'll send onto the runway during New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 shows. Yee says that color and the juxtaposition of hard versus soft will be a popular trend next fall. less

Designer Ann Yee's sketch of a look she'll send onto the runway during New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 shows. Yee says that color and the juxtaposition of hard versus soft will be a popular trend next ... more

Suno designers Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis will send out garments they say are made of "medieval tapestries and jacquards" for Suno's Fall 2013-14 collection. Looks will be modernized through structured silhouettes and contrasting proportions. less

Suno designers Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis will send out garments they say are made of "medieval tapestries and jacquards" for Suno's Fall 2013-14 collection. Looks will be modernized through structured ... more

Designer Elie Tahari says he designs pieces that the classic, modern, and stylish woman wants. Here's a sketch of his fashion vision for next fall when he presents his collection during New York's Fashion Week when the fall 2013-14 collections will be presented. less

Designer Elie Tahari says he designs pieces that the classic, modern, and stylish woman wants. Here's a sketch of his fashion vision for next fall when he presents his collection during New York's Fashion Week ... more

Designer Monika Chiang says her fall 2013-14 fall collection that she will present during New York Fashion Week will feature many a drop shoulder and unexpected volume. She's also experimenting with new fabric treatments. less

Designer Monika Chiang says her fall 2013-14 fall collection that she will present during New York Fashion Week will feature many a drop shoulder and unexpected volume. She's also experimenting with new fabric ... more

Designer Rachel Zoe's fall 2013-14 collectiont that she will present during New York Fashion Week drew inspiration from the 1970s equestrian lifestyle. She also was interested in incorporating romantic menswear elements and intricate baroque detailing with something tougher and edgier. less

Designer Rachel Zoe's fall 2013-14 collectiont that she will present during New York Fashion Week drew inspiration from the 1970s equestrian lifestyle. She also was interested in incorporating romantic menswear ... more

Dennis Basso celebrates his 30th anniversary collection during New York Fashion Week Fall 2013-14 collections with a tribute to great American fashion icons such as Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness and Milicent Rogers. He says these were women and fashion plates who embodied the glamour, strength and elegance that have inspired throughout his career. less

Dennis Basso celebrates his 30th anniversary collection during New York Fashion Week Fall 2013-14 collections with a tribute to great American fashion icons such as Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness and Milicent ... more

Houston designer Cesar Galindo says his Czar collection that he'll show at New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 collections will be dress driven with flirty separates and novelty accessories for a stylish sophisticated woman. less

Houston designer Cesar Galindo says his Czar collection that he'll show at New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 collections will be dress driven with flirty separates and novelty accessories for a stylish ... more

Houston designer Cesar Galindo says his Czar collection that he'll show at New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 collections will be dress driven with flirty separates and novelty accessories for a stylish sophisticated woman. less

Houston designer Cesar Galindo says his Czar collection that he'll show at New York Fashion Week's fall 2013-14 collections will be dress driven with flirty separates and novelty accessories for a stylish ... more

Max Azria and his wife, Lubov Azria say their BCBG fall collection 2013-14 is Eastern inspired with a nod to the beautiful history inlaid within the walls of Istanbul architecture and the eclectic style of the gypsies of Southern Europe. less

Max Azria and his wife, Lubov Azria say their BCBG fall collection 2013-14 is Eastern inspired with a nod to the beautiful history inlaid within the walls of Istanbul architecture and the eclectic style of the ... more

Max and Lubov Azria, the team behind the Herve Leger label say that the collection has been synonymous with glamour and sensuality. The bandage dress, the collection's signature look, sculpts the body and perfectly accentuates the curves of the female form. They plan to send out many at the couple's fall 2013-14 show during New York Fashion Week. less

Max and Lubov Azria, the team behind the Herve Leger label say that the collection has been synonymous with glamour and sensuality. The bandage dress, the collection's signature look, sculpts the body and ... more

Designer Brando Sun says his fall 2013-14 collection that he'll show in New York during Fashion Week will include silhouettes that drape and have contrasting shapes. He's pushing proportion and experimenting with fabric treatments. less

Designer Brando Sun says his fall 2013-14 collection that he'll show in New York during Fashion Week will include silhouettes that drape and have contrasting shapes. He's pushing proportion and experimenting ... more

Designer Elie Tahari says he designs pieces that the classic, modern, and stylish woman wants. Here's a sketch of his fashion vision for next fall when he presents his collection during New York's Fashion Week when the fall 2013-14 collections will be presented. less

Designer Elie Tahari says he designs pieces that the classic, modern, and stylish woman wants. Here's a sketch of his fashion vision for next fall when he presents his collection during New York's Fashion Week ... more